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Melissa G Dederer, CRM - 2021

Basic Information

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Name: Melissa G Dederer, CRM

Position/Title: Owner

Company or Organization: Independent Consultant

Board Position: Regent, Exam Adminstration and Grading (2022-2023)

Candidate Bio

Education
MBA, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2000
BA, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 1980

Professional Affiliation
ICRM (received CRM in 2007)
- Regent, Exam Administration and Grading (2020-2021)
- Grader, 2013 – 2019
-    2 years:  Exam Prep Review Committee member (revising exam material)
-    2019-2020 Regent, Exam Administration and Grading
Fellow of ARMA International (FAI), 2018
Past Affiliations:
ARMA member 1996 - 2020
- Secretary, ARMA CT, 2018 - 2019
- NE Region Treasurer Committee Member, 2007 – 2010
- Chapter President, Hartford/Springfield, 2002 – 2004
- Chapter President, Metro NYC, 2008-2010
- Past President/Chair of the Board, Hartford/Springfield, 2004 – 2008
- Immediate Past President, Metro NYC, 2010 - 2012
- VP, Secretary/Treasurer, Hartford/Springfield, 2001 – 2002
- Metro NYC Vice President, 2006 – 2008
- Metro NYC Treasurer, 2001
- Metro NYC Secretary, 2011 - 2012
- Metro NYC Chair, COTY Committee, 2000 -2003, 2006 -2007, 2008 – 2019
- Metro NYC Webmaster - one year (early 2000s)
- Numerous committees (as a member and chair) while on the Board of Directors of ARMA International and as a member of both the ARMA Connecticut and Metro New York City chapters

Experience
I am a Fellow of ARMA International, a certified Information Governance Professional (IGP), and a Certified Records Manager (CRM) with over 30 years of experience in the records and information management and information governance profession. I am a recognized thought leader with in-depth knowledge and expertise in translating complex processes into clear, understandable and actionable steps, developing clear and concise documentation, and am known for using process improvements, enabling technologies, project management, and training strengths to meet commitments with integrity.

Until 2020, I was active in ARMA International since joining in 1996, at the chapter, region and international levels, including serving four years as a Director on ARMA International’s Board of Directors.